5 January 1796

I will do myself the pleasure of waiting on you on Friday, &
shall be happy to meet Mrs Wolstencraft, of whom I know not that I ever said a
word of harm, & who has frequently amused herself with depreciating me.2 But
I trust you acknowledge in me the reality of a habit upon which I pique myself,
that I speak of the qualities of others uninfluenced by personal
considerations, & am as prompt to do justice to an enemy as to a friend.

I
have not the slightest suspicion of your having disgusted Mr Holcroft by
interrupting the discussion on Sunday by your departure.